by Matthew Brewer (Introduction by), Leigh Henry (Author)
Dr. John Bull is a fascinating look at the life and times of one of the most influential English composers in musical history. Leigh Henry vividly realizes both the events that shaped John Bull as well as the world he inhabited. Through a richly detailed account of John Bull's England, Henry portrays a man in the midst of a sea change in both music and everyday life.
Author Biography
Leigh Henry is an internationally renowned English composer, and a prolific writer of musical criticism. Matthew Brewer studied music and operatic performance at Oberlin Conservatory and German language, culture, and literature at Oberlin College. He currently lives in Washington, DC, where he is a program coordinator and occasional editor at the Policy Studies Organization.